2023 Comrades Marathon Prize Purse Increases to R4.31million
The Comrades Marathon Association has revealed an increase in this year’s prize purse to a substantial amount of R4.31million, which is a 90% increase on last year’s R2.27million.
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Sifan Hassan Wins the 2023 London Marathon in Dramatic Fashion
Dutch middle- and long-distance runner Sifan Hassan completes a stunning comeback to win the 2023 London Marathon crown. Hassan stopped twice with a tight hip and dodged getting runover by a race motorbike on her way to bagging the gold medal.
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Hiyane Lama Wins Cape Town SPAR Women’s Challenge
Ethiopia’s Hiyane Lama sweeps to victory in her first 10km road race, winning the 30th Cape Town SPAR Women’s 10km Challenge.
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Hellen Obiri Surges to Boston Marathon Title Victory
In only her second marathon ever, Kenya’s Hellen Obiri surges to victory at the Boston Marathon, ahead of Ethiopia’s Amane Beriso.
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Comrades Marathon Association Announce First Ever Women’s Boot Camp
The Comrades Marathon Association announces the first ever Women’s Boot Camp, aimed at catering for female athletes, assisting them to stay in top shape and keeping them motivated and inspired to take on The Ultimate Human Race.
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Annie Bothma Bags ASA 42km Title in Durban
South Africa’s long distance runner Annie Bothma didn’t let a wet and windy morning stop her from winning the Athletics South Africa 42km title at the Durban International Marathon Championship.
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Nedbank Runified Breaking Barriers 50km Ultramarathon is Ready to Break Records
On Sunday, the beautiful coastal stretch of Marine Drive will be abuzz with excitement as the third edition of the Nedbank Runified Breaking Barriers 50 km ultramarathon returns to the friendly city of Gqeberha.
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Chaltu Bedu Negashu Wins Soweto Marathon Title
Ethiopia’s Chaltu Bedu Negashu wins the 27th edition of the Soweto Marathon, while South Africa’s Lebo Phalula claims the half-marathon title.
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Tadu Nare Defends SPAR Grand Prix Women’s 10km Title
Ethiopia’s Tadu Nare defends her Spar Grand Prix women’s 10km race title, after winning 5 out of the 6 races.
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Spar Grand Prix Reaches Climax on Sunday
The 2022 Spar Grand Prix reaches a climax on Sunday with the running of the Cape Town leg of the six-race series, with defending champion Tadu Nare aiming to confirm her victory and claim the R195 000 prize money.
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Simonay Weitsz Wins USSA Cross Country Gold
TUT’s Simonay Weitsz wins gold in 4km USSA Cross Country race held in Mahikeng on Saturday.
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Namibia’s Helalia Johannes Sets World Record in Gqeberha
Namibia’s Helalia Johannes became the first woman in the world over 40 to run 10kms in under 32 minutes when she sprinted to victory in the SPAR Women’s 10km race in 31.53 minutes in Gqeberha